Ford Transit Connect vs. Mercedes-Benz Metris
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Ford Transit Connect and Mercedes-Benz Metris contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Ford Transit Connect and the Mercedes-Benz Metris.
When we compare the Ford Transit Connect's and the Mercedes-Benz Metris's specifications and ratings, the Ford Transit Connect has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency. The Mercedes-Benz Metris has the advantage in the area of base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Ford Transit Connect's and the Mercedes-Benz Metris's specifications and ratings, the Ford Transit Connect is a better car than the Mercedes-Benz Metris.
Pricing: A used 2023 Ford Transit Connect ranges from $34,377 to $45,914 while a used 2023 Mercedes-Benz Metris is priced between $39,500 to $56,469. For a new model, the Ford Transit Connect's price is between $36,045 and $43,442, with the Mercedes-Benz Metris priced between $42,924 and $58,359.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Ford Transit Connect’s base engine makes 162 horsepower, and the Mercedes-Benz Metris base engine makes 208 horsepower. The Transit Connect is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 411 miles. The Metris is rated to deliver an average of 20 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 426 miles.This gives the Ford Transit Connect the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Mercedes-Benz Metris the advantage in maximum range. The Transit Connect uses regular unleaded, and the Metris uses premium unleaded.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$36,045 - $43,442
Starting MSRP:
$34,100
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Minivans)
$35,491
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Minivans)
$33,100 - $37,490
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$42,924 - $58,359
Starting MSRP:
$39,600
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
N/A
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$39,511
Price Range:
$34,377 - $45,914
Category Avg Price:
(Minivans)
$39,314
Category Avg Price Range:
(Minivans)
$35,849 - $42,061
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
63
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
9,587
# Good or Great Deals:
16
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$46,214
Price Range:
$39,500 - $56,469
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
180
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
3,469
# Good or Great Deals:
12
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
Depreciation %:
Resale Value $:
Typical Category Depreciation %:
N/A
Category Depreciation Range:
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5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
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Ford Transit Connect Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Mercedes-Benz Metris Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Ford Transit Connect
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Mercedes-Benz Metris
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.7
Typical Category Recalls:
(Minivans)
5.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Minivans)
1.7 - 21.2
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.5
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Ford Transit Connect Rankings
Not yet available
Mercedes-Benz Metris Rankings
Available Body Styles
Minivan
Available Body Styles
Minivan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Ford Transit Connect Trim Levels
Titanium, XL, XLT
Mercedes-Benz Metris Trim Levels
Cargo, Passenger
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
162 hp @ 6500 rpm
Torque:
144 foot-lbs @ 4500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.045 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
208 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
258 foot-lbs @ 1250 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.050 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
24 / 26 / 25
Range (city/hwy):
379 / 411 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
19 / 23 / 20
Range (city/hwy):
352 / 426 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Available
Android Auto:
Available
Apple CarPlay:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Bench Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Quad Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Power outlet:
Standard
Wifi:
N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Available
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
46.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
104.8 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
168.0 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
35.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
62.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
182.9 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3581 lbs
Width:
84.1 inches
Height:
72 inches
Length:
174.2 inches
Wheelbase:
104.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.4 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4123 lbs
Width:
88.3 inches
Height:
75.2 inches
Length:
202.4 inches
Wheelbase:
126 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.4 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted steel
Tire Size:
215/55R16XL
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
235/60R16
Exterior Colors
Black
Agate Black
Blue
Dark Blue
Red
Race Red
Silver
Silver
White
Frozen White
Yellow
School Bus Yellow
Gray
Not available
Green
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Jet Black / Obsidian Black Metallic
Blue
Navy Blue / Steel Blue
Red
Hyacinth Red Metallic / Jupiter Red
Silver
Brilliant Silver Metallic
White
Arctic White
Yellow
Not available
Gray
Graphite Grey Metallic / Pebble Grey / Selenite Grey Metallic
Green
Granite Green
Interior Colors
Black
Ebony / Ebony/Palazzo Grey
Interior Colors
Black
Black / Caluma Black
